Napa Lighted Art Festival 2025 in Napa Valley, CA

Every January, the streets of Napa come alive with the glow of the annual Napa Lighted Art Festival. This free event spans eight weeks and showcases a vibrant array of light installations, sculptures, interactive exhibits, video art, and an illuminated art walk through downtown. Celebrating the fusion of creative arts, technology, and innovation, the festival supports the use of light as an evolving artistic medium, drawing locals and visitors into a mesmerizing visual experience.

Locations

Projection artwork returns to the Napa Lighted Art Festival, featuring displays on three iconic downtown buildings during the first nine nights of the event. Most of the lighted art is showcased in the heart of Napa, including the Downtown Area, the Oxbow District, and The CIA at Copia (Culinary Institute of America).

Events

The Napa Lighted Art Festival offers a range of fun, family-friendly activities that are free to the public, alongside excellent dining experiences. Festival highlights include night-time tours, cooking classes, demonstrations, artist meet-and-greets, and parties. Showcasing work from both local and international creators, the festival blends art, technology, and lights to create unique displays such as 3D video mapping projections and illuminated sculptures.

Attendees can also join the "Meet the Artist" event to interact with the artists and learn about their creative process and the stories behind their installations. This free event takes place from 4:30 pm to 6 pm on Saturday, January 18th, at Aerena Gallery.

Tickets & Open Hours

The Napa Lighted Art Festival is a free, walkable outdoor experience in Downtown Napa, showcasing 12 illuminated art sculptures over five weeks. Projection artwork will also be featured on three iconic downtown buildings, adding a dynamic visual element to the event. Visitors can enjoy the displays from Friday to Saturday between 6-10 pm and Sunday to Thursday from 6-9 pm.